Preceptor agencies require students to comply with a variety of health and training requirements prior to the start of an internship. We have listed many resources here for your convenience. Students should carefully review the following guidelines as they begin preparing for an internship. It is a PHS policy that all students who participate in internship activities complete a Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing screen using only university vendors as listed here.

CHHS Agency Requirements (Fillable PDF) - Please print and fill out entire form. There may be additional Compliance Requirements (All of these may not be required by your agency, or additional requirements may be needed. Check with your program coordinator.)

Students interning in the fall or spring at Novant Health, Carolinas HealthCare System, and CaraMont are required to have an annual flu vaccination. Flu shots are available starting in September of each year.

CPR Certification: Available through American Red Cross or Innovative Solutions in HealthCare Education for Health Care Provider CPR training. Or you may find another agency who administers CPR training to obtain CPR certification.

*MPH Students please note that this may cost anywhere from $60-$150 depending on the specific requirements of the internship. The student is responsible for covering this cost.

Students completing their practicum/clinical withNovantwill need to complete additional requirements.

Students will need to visitNovant'swebsitefor additional information regarding practicums/clinicals at Novant. Required Novant documents are to be submitted to Julie Ann Howell, Administrative Support Specialist, in CHHS 335.